A teenage boy fell roughly 15 metres from a moving water ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, on Sunday, and in a separate incident over the same weekend, passengers on a swing ride at Six Flags Over Georgia were suspended high in the air for about 10 minutes after a technical delay. No serious injuries were reported in either case.

According to Disneyland officials, the 13-year-old exited his ride vehicle on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure before the attraction had concluded. Footage obtained by US media appears to show the boy climbing out of the log-shaped boat at the crest of the ride’s signature 15-metre drop and sliding down the waterfall. Park staff halted the ride immediately, and the teenager was taken to a local hospital for evaluation before being released. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health inspected the attraction the following day, and the ride reopened on Monday after being cleared. The California version of the ride does not feature lap bars, unlike its Florida counterpart, a detail noted by local broadcasters.

In Georgia, Six Flags Over Georgia attributed the stoppage of its SkyScreamer ride to a “technical delay, similar to a check engine light.” A park representative told media that the safety system performed as designed, keeping all guests secure while the ride was paused. After a full systems check, the attraction was returned to its loading position and riders disembarked. The delay lasted approximately 10 minutes, and no injuries were reported. The ride lifts passengers 260 feet into the air, according to the park’s website.

Viewed from California, the Disneyland incident adds to a pattern of guest behaviour affecting operations. Park officials disclosed earlier this year that 13 percent of ride shutdowns in 2025 were caused by guest actions, a rise of three percentage points on average. The park has recently tightened its code of conduct and banned items such as selfie sticks and loose ice on certain attractions. Both rides are now operating normally, and authorities have confirmed no ongoing safety concerns.